Jul'26 : India Associate Scientist, Data

Associated India Data Scientist

Role Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and analytical Junior Data Scientist to support our analytics initiatives by transforming data into actionable insights The Junior Data Scientist supports analytical and modelling efforts by performing data preparation, exploratory analysis, and basic model development under guidance. This role is ideal for early-career professionals looking to build strong fundamentals in data science. The ideal candidate will assist in data preparation, analysis, and model development while collaborating with business and technical teams to solve real-world problems using data.

Key Responsibilities

Perform data cleaning, validation, and exploratory data analysis (EDA)

Develop basic statistical and machine learning models with supervision

Write efficient SQL queries to extract and analyze data

Create standard reports, dashboards, and visualizations

Assist in feature engineering and model testing

Document analysis steps and assumptions

Support senior team members in ongoing projects

Collect, clean, and preprocess structured and unstructured datasets

Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) to identify trends and patterns

Validate data accuracy, completeness, and consistency

Support development of basic statistical and machine learning models

Assist in feature engineering and model evaluation

Translate analytical results into business insights

Create dashboards and reports using tools like Power BI / Tableau / Excel

Present findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Work closely with business, IT, and senior analytics teams

Document methodologies, assumptions, and outcomes

Support ongoing analytics and automation initiatives

Required Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in data science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field with 0-2 years of exposure and experience in Data Science workflow.

Technical Skills

Python / R (pandas, NumPy, Sklenar preferred)

SQL for data querying

Power BI / Tableau / Excel for visualization

Basic understanding of statistics and ML concepts

Soft Skills

Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset

Good communication and storytelling with data

Eagerness to learn and adapt

Nice to Have

Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure / AWS / GCP)

Experience with Git / version control

Familiarity with business domains like Finance & Operations

Success Indicators

Quality and accuracy of analysis

Speed of learning and skill improvement

Adherence to coding and data standards